Platinum Investment
Navigate the world's rarest precious metal. With supply concentrated in politically unstable regions and essential industrial applications, platinum offers unique investment characteristics.
Why Platinum Commands Premium Attention
Platinum's extreme rarity combined with essential industrial applications creates a unique investment proposition in the precious metals space.
Automotive Catalyst Demand
Over 40% of platinum demand comes from automotive catalysts, essential for reducing vehicle emissions worldwide.
40% automotive demandRarest Precious Metal
Platinum is 30 times rarer than gold, with annual production of only ~6 million ounces globally.
30x rarer than goldIndustrial Applications
Critical component in chemical processing, medical devices, electronics, and hydrogen fuel cells.
Essential industrial usesSupply Concentration Risk
Over 70% of platinum comes from South Africa, creating potential supply disruption opportunities.
Geographic concentrationDemand by Sector
Automotive Catalysts
Diesel engine emissions control, facing EV competition
Challenged by electric vehicle adoption
Jewelry
Luxury jewelry market, particularly in Asia
Steady demand from luxury markets
Industrial
Chemical processing, electronics, medical devices
Growth in hydrogen and tech applications
Investment
Coins, bars, and ETF holdings
Depends on relative value to gold
Platinum Investment Scenarios
Multiple investment theses support platinum allocation, each with different timeframes and risk-reward profiles.
Supply Deficit Opportunity
2-5 yearsInvestment Case:
Structural supply constraints meet recovering industrial demand
Key Catalyst:
South African supply disruptions continue while industrial demand recovers
Primary Risk:
Further demand destruction from EV adoption
Hydrogen Economy Play
5-10 yearsInvestment Case:
Essential component in hydrogen fuel cell technology
Key Catalyst:
Hydrogen infrastructure buildout accelerates globally
Primary Risk:
Alternative technologies or delayed hydrogen adoption
Relative Value to Gold
1-3 yearsInvestment Case:
Historically trades at premium to gold, currently at significant discount
Key Catalyst:
Mean reversion of gold-platinum ratio to historical norms
Primary Risk:
Fundamental demand changes prevent ratio normalization
Explore Platinum's Rare Investment Opportunity
Discover how platinum's industrial necessity and extreme rarity could provide unique portfolio diversification. Speak with our platinum specialists about market dynamics and investment strategies.